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INDEX
Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, at arkansasonline.com/ obituaries/.
PULASKI COUNTY
Setroy Battle, 93, of Little Rock. Doyce Odell Christian, 87, of Alexander. Geroldine Connors, 75, of North Little Rock. Michael Glenn Gately, 57, of Little Rock. Hal Harden, 66, of Little Rock. Prentice Edward Jackson, 67, of North Little Rock. Aline Nicholson Lewis, 94, of North Little Rock. Mary Ann Causey Miller, 84, of Little Rock. Bobby Ray Penn, 59, of Little Rock. James H. Ryals, 94, of Little Rock. Jerry Patrick Screeton, 74, of Little Rock. Irihanna Unique Slay-Crawford, infant, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
AUGUSTA
Exora Roddy, 87.
BALD KNOB
James Emery Hancox, 65. Jack Elmer Willis, 86.
BATESVILLE
Geraldine Elisabeth Dowser, 101.
BEE BRANCH
Barbara Jean Newcomb, 73.
BEEBE
Beverly Ann Bailey, 64.
CABOT
Alice Winona King Gardner, 76. Mary Ellen Goforth, 84.
CARLISLE
Thomas Dale McGuire, 78.
CENTER RIGE
Coleman Calvert Conner, 75.
CLARKSVILLE
Mary Alene Lambert, 90.
CONWAY
Charlene Hopkins, 64. Sandra I. Breier Williford, 65.
DeWITT
Charles West, 81.
EL DORADO
Bob Bounds, 78.
FORDYCE
Mattie Lou Mann Cone, 92.
GREENBRIER
Helen Ballard, 88.
HAMPTON
Frank Eddie Wisinger, 60.
HASKELL
Gerald W. Mitchell, 85.
HEBER SPRINGS
Eva Ann Prichard, 89.
HUNTSVILLE
Jack Haynes Smith, 79.
LONOKE
Robert Wade Bechel, 58.
MOUNTAIN HOME
Emilie Schmidt, 92.
NORMAN
Betty Fayerene Horne, 88.
OZARK
Diana P. Wilson, 63.
PINE BLUFF
Ida Turnage, 96.
RUSSELLVILLE
Mary Helen Keener, 92.
SHERIDAN
Katy Sue Tull, 74.
SPRINGDALE
Oran Samuel Rainwater, 83.
STAR CITY
Lenora Turntine Tensley, 74.
STUTTGART
Mabel Montine Moseley, 97.
WYNNE
Margaret Ann Neeb, 71.
Pulaski County
Deacon SETROY BATTLE, 93, formerly of Elgin (Jackson County), Arkansas passed away on May 10, 2014. He was born September 4, 1920 to the late Ruben and Maggie Battle. He accepted Christ as his savior at an early age and joined New Hope Baptist Church in Tuckerman, Arkansas.
A veteran of World War II, Setroy proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the famous “Red Ball Express,” credited historically as the trucking convoy system whose valuable contributions made possible the Allied victory in Europe.
He leaves to cherish his life his children: Elder Dr. Hayward (Mamie) Battle, Sr., Reva Lee (Stanley) O’Connor, Stephanie Rena Lake and Petra Joy Mcgahee; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at First Baptist Church (1017 2nd Street, Newport, Arkansas) by Elder Dr. Hayward Battle Sr. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery in Tuckerman, Arkansas by Christian Way Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Visitation will be 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Eagle Rock Church of God in Christ, (5301 Summertree Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas).
Professional services entrusted to the staff of Christian Way Funeral Home 3705 West 6th Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. 870-536-2800. “Professional Service with a Christian advantage.” www.christianwayfh.com.
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•–––––DOYCE ODELL CHRISTIAN, 87, of Alexander, born September 11, 1926, passed away May 12, 2014. Preceded in death by wife, Jackie Christian; and son, Steve Christian. Doyce is survived by his children, Michael Christian, Kim Sutphin, Anita Christian-Garrett, and Terence Sutphin; grandchildren, Terry, Brandy, Gwenyth, Ian and Shawn Sutphin and Shane and Brent Christian; family members, Charlie Garrett and Miranda Hughes. Service will take place 10 a.m., Friday, May 12 at Butler Cemetery in Alexander. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.
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•–––––Mother GEROLDINE CONNORS, 75, of North Little Rock, passed May 5th. Family hour: May 16th, 6-8 p.m. Homegoing celebration May 17th at 11 a.m. Both will be at Greater New Bible Way, 1217 West 22nd, North Little Rock. Arrangements: Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. (501) 812-5303. –––––
•–––––MICHAEL GLENN GATELY of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Michael was born on November 5, 1956 in Fort Smith, Ark. Michael worked for Windstream for over 30 years and was owner and operator of Mayflower Mini Storage. He loved to fish and enjoyed the Razorbacks.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of over 20 years, Susan; one stepson, Todd Pevey (Andrea); one stepdaughter, Bonnie Dahmani ( Yasser); three grandchildren, Brittany Hogue, Lacey Dahmani and Hannaha Pevey; one sister, Lisa Wedel (Jeff); three brothers, Dr. Stan Gately (Suzanne), Steve Gately (Lana), Neil Gately (Bridgett). He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Nancy Gately.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Saturday prior to service.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.
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•–––––HAL HARDEN, 66, of Little Rock, died Monday, May 12, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 15th at First Pentecostal Church, North Little Rock. Interment will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 16th at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
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•–––––PRENTICE EDWARD JACKSON, 67, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory; children, Sharilyn Patterson, Broderick (Tina), and Keith Patterson, Kenny and Karl Lewis and Kevin Underwood (Stacy); mother-inlaw, Dorothy Black; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church, 2nd and Smothers, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts”.
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•–––––ALINE NICHOLSON LEWIS born in Damascus Arkansas October 26, 1919, died May 9th, 2014. She was a longtime member of Church of Christ. For more than 30 years she and Jimmy owned and operated Jimmy Lewis Grocery in Damascus, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, James Carson Lewis; parents, Adam Guthery and Blanch Lee Nicholson; her brother, Earl Nicholson. Survivors include two sons, James Lee and his wife Bonnie Nixon Lewis of Sarasota, Florida, and Edward Earl and wife Jan Bonds Lewis of Little Rock, Arkansas; two grandchildren, James Alan and his wife Pamela Stedina Lewis of Bradenton, Florida, Janice Lee and her husband Billy George of North Carolina; four great-grandchildren, Whitney Lee Russell, Haleigh Elizabeth Russell, Kelsey Rose Russell all of North Carolina and James Wyatt Lewis of Florida; and one great-greatgrandson, Braylon Alexander Boone of North Carolina.
Services will be at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Ark. (501) 679-2575, Saturday, May 17, 2014, with the visitation at 12 noon, and funeral services at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Spires Cemetery in Damascus, Ark. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Conway. 501-327-7727. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––MARY ANN CAUSEY MILLER, 84, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014, surrounded by her family and many friends. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, May 15 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, #1 Covenant Drive Little Rock, Ark. (501) 228-5903 with a reception immediately following. Contributions can be made in Mary Ann’s name to Covenant Presbyterian Church, #1 Covenant Drive Little Rock, Ark. 72211; Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, Tenn. 37214; and Bethany Christian Services 1100 N. University Ave., Ste. 66, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. The family wishes to thank the medical and nursing staff at St. Vincent’s Infirmary. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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•–––––BOBBY RAY PENN, 59, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory; son, Nolan Mc-Cuien; mother, Birdia Penn; siblings, Robert and Thomas Penn, Virginia McGhee (Tommy), Marcia Penn-Given (Carl) and Jane Penn-Rector (Roderick); and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014, 11 a.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts”.
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•–––––JAMES H. RYALS passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014. Visitation will be today, Thursday, May 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Burial with Military Honors will be held on Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, followed by services at 11:30 a.m. at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, 4401 Woodlawn Dr., Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. James’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––JERRY PATRICK SCREETON, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, passed peacefully to Our Father on May 10, 2014. As a 21-year retired Army Master Seargent, the lives he influenced are innumerable. Jerry is rejoined in heaven with his mother, father and three brothers. Jerry’s two surviving sisters, Mary Lou Hairell and Frankie Bidwell, rejoice in this reunion.
Agnes Screeton, his loving wife of 27 years and mother of four children, preceded Jerry to heaven in 2001. Their son, Jerry Patrick Screeton Junior, preceded both in 1993. Mary Screeton, his second wife of 20 years, also awaited his return. His daughters, Sherry Love, Lynn Screeton and Susan Screeton celebrate this occasion on Earth. As a grandfather of five and great-grandfather of 14, his legacy will carry forward for generations.
Many, many personal friends will continue to cherish his loving memory. Services will be held on Friday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at the military cemetery at 1501 W Maryland Ave, North Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Grace Church, 10715 W. Sardis Road, Bauxite, 72011.
www.arkansasfuneralcare.com
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•–––––IRIHANNA “HELLO KITTY” SLAY-CRAWFORD of Little Rock, born March 2, 2014 passed away May 11, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Tiffany Slay and father, Damone Crawford and many other relatives and friends. Family Hour will be Friday, May 16, 2014 from 6-7 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014, 12 noon at Gunn Funeral Home. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.
Arkansas
AUGUSTA — Ms. Exora Roddy, age 87, of Augusta, passed away Wednesday, May 7. Visitation, Friday, 4-6 p.m., Rhodes, Augusta. Funeral Service, Saturday Noon, Holy Ghost Academy. Arrangements, Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory.
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•–––––BALD KNOB — James Emery Hancox, 65, died Saturday. Survivors: his sons, James Hancox, Jr. and Joshua Hancox; a brother, Jim Hancox; two sisters, Opal and Mary Lou Hancox; his father, James Hancox. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 16, 2014, Powell Funeral Home Chapel-Bald Knob at 2 p.m. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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•–––––BALD KNOB — Jack Elmer Willis, 86, began eternal life on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. To honor Jacks life Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17th at the Community of Christ Church. Visitation will be prior to services at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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•–––––BATESVILLE — Geraldine Dowser, 101, passed away May 13, 2014 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born to Wilhelm and Sarah Tiemenn October 25, 1912 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her parents and husband, Richard Dowser, preceded her in death. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2014 in Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––BEE BRANCH — Barbara Jean Newcomb 73, of Bee Branch, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 13, 2014. she was born August 12, 1940 in Marion, Arkansas to the late William Earl and Elizabeth Rose (Ruby) (Wallace) Padgett.
Barbara was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother who never hesitated to give her all to the ones she so deeply loved. She was an extremely talented artist, painter, and photographer. She spent many hours tracing her family geneology. She also was a Girl Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader, and a Hunters Education Instructor for many years, she always found ways to give back to her community.
She loved the Lord like no other and attended church at First Assembly of God in Clinton, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Billy Gene Newcomb, brothers, William Gray (Bud) Padgett, and Robert Earl Padgett. She is survived by her children, Billy Gene and Christina Newcomb, Jr. of Bee Branch, Ark.; Bennie and Tauny Newcomb of Bee Branch, Ark.; Jeanie Marie and Bryan Duncan of Choctaw, Ark.; Angela Rose Clark of Conway, Ark.; Tammy Lee Darlene and Thomas Davis of Drasco, Ark.; and Cynthia Walley Newcomb, 21 grandchildren, and Jacob Levi Murphy Newcomb, 35 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, Braiden Goff and many close friends and relatives.
Pallbearers: Billy Newcomb, Bennie Newcomb, Michael Newcomb, Jacob Murphy Newcomb, Doug Pearson, Tristen Walley, Ed Pearson, and Thomas Davis. Visitation will be 1 p.m. and Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Clinton First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Michael Powers officiating. Burial will follow in Bee Branch Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.
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•–––––BEEBE — Beverly Ann Bailey, 64, of Beebe, died Friday, May 9, 2014 in Searcy. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service. Interment will follow at White County Memorial Gardens. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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•–––––CABOT — Alice Winona King Gardner, 76, of Cabot died Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born May 1, 1938 in Bigelow to the late Knotley Oved Stain and Anne May Freeman Stain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Melvin King, Sr. and Raymond Gardner; one son, Melvin Loyd King, Jr.; two sisters, Lillie White and Mary Tyler and a brother, Frankie Rankin.
Mrs. Gardner is survived by a son, Milton Thomas King of Cabot; seven brothers and sisters, Brenda King, Cleo Wilhite, Ruby Smothers, John Jay Stain, Ricky Stain, Knotley Ovid Stain, Jr. and Charles Wayne Stain; three grandchildren, Gabriel Thomas King, Jonnie Griffith Wheatley and Karissa Fawn Jackson; two great-grandchildren, Christian Wayne Jackson and Cydney Desha Jackson and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 12 until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Graveside services will begin at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––CABOT — Mary Ellen Goforth, 81, of Cabot died Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was born July 19, 1929 in Cabot to the late Oscar and Lecta Greer Peeler. Mrs. Goforth was the secretary and a member of Park Hill Baptist Church for many years. She also worked as a bookkeeper.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Goforth was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Goforth. Mrs. Goforth is survived by her daughter, Harolette Goforth of Cabot, two sistersin-law, one brother-in-law and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Burial will follow at Old Austin Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––CARLISLE — Thomas Dale Mc-Guire, age 78, died May 12, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth McGuire. Survivors include his daughters, Shauna (Arnell) Malnar of Carlisle and Shannon (Greg) Hufford of Arby, Mo.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He served his country as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Army. Graveside Memorial Service; 2 p.m. Monday, May 19 in Walters Chapel Cemetery, Carlisle. www.boydfuneralhome. net.
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•–––––CENTER RIGE — Coleman C. Conner, 75, of Center Ridge went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 13, 2014. He was born February 21, 1939 in Plainview, Texas.
He was preceded in death by mother, Pauline Conner; father William E. Conner; sisters, Nettie Autry and Barbara Jacobs. He is survived by wife Betty Joan Conner; six children, C.W. Conner and wife Denise, Susan Landers and husband Dan, Curtis Conner and wife Karen, Clint Conner and wife Teresa, Belinda Dunlap and husband Joe, and Clifton Conner; 16 grandchildren, Christian Dutton, Kim McAdams, Sydney Conner, Brecklin, Garrett and Cristina Conner, Amanda Chin, Jeremy Bryant, Joseph Conner, Brandie Yarbrough, Stephanie Galliton, Jennifer Beavers and Kasey Gioletti; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bettie Simpson.
Coleman was a loving father and husband who loved God and had a sense of humor. He was a Navy veteran and loved to work in food ministries and to help send young people to church camp. He had a passion for ministry to shut-ins.
At Coleman’s request in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Trinity Faith Tabernacle youth ministries or Trinity Faith Tabernacle shutins ministries. Visitation will be Friday May 16, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Trinity Faith Tabernacle with Bro. Wayne McGuire officiating. Burial will follow in Middleton Cemetery in Birdtown. Brecklin Conner, Joseph Conner, Eddie Anderson, Terry Martin, Curtis Rowland and Brett Stacks will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements by Bishop-Crites Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400. www. bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––CONWAY — Charlene Hopkins, 64, of Conway, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was born August 17, 1949, in Little Rock. She was a member of Sunny Gap Baptist Church in Conway.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Argyle “Sonny” Hopkins; daughter, Kimberly Stubbs and husband Robert, daughter, Rebecca Rupert and husband Chad; five grandchildren, Bethany, Matthew, and Hannah Stubbs, Shelby and Luke Rupert; her mother, Mary Alice McDonald; sister, Sarah Wallace-King; brother, Pat McDonald; niece, Amanda Howard and husband Daniel; nephews, John, and wife Sarah, Michael, and David, and niece, Courtney.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Sunny Gap Baptist Church in Conway. Burial Services will follow at Sixteenth Section Cemetery in Austin, Ark. A memorial has been established for those wishing to contribute in lieu of flowers at First Security Bank. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Leggett Conway. (501) 327-5000. Please send your messages of love, comfort and support to the family at www.griffinleggettconway.com.
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•–––––CONWAY — Sandra I. Breier Williford, 65, of Conway, Ark. passed from this life to go perform on her heavenly stage on May 12, 2014. She was born the daughter of Matthew and Nancy Breier in New Orleans, La., on August 16, 1948. Sandra was a retired Mental Health and Recovery Professional with a Master’s of Science, LPC, CADC, and a Director for UAMS Cares, and her private Psychotherapy practice. She was also well known as an accomplished entertainer and recipient of the Eugene O’Neill Award for her part as Gladys in “The Pajama Game”. She devoted her life to her music, work, and loving family.
Sandra is survived by her loving husband, John Williford of 43 years; one daughter, Shana Dawn Williford Edmond (Joshua); one son, Larry James Budow; four grandchildren, Moss Edmond, Dusty Buder Jr., Samson Pikey, Charlie Budow; and one sister, Cher of Sacramento, Calif.
A Graveside Service will be held in her honor on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Bethel Methodist Cemetery in Macon, Ark., at 3:30 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––DeWITT — Charles West, 81, died May 12, 2014. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. with funeral services 2 p.m. Friday at Unity Baptist Church with burial in Forks LaGrue Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.
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•–––––EL DORADO — Bob Bounds, 78, of El Dorado died Tuesday May 13, 2014. Survivors include sons, Mitch Bounds (Pat) of Camden, Scott Bounds of El Dorado; daughter, Tina Brown (Mike) of Marysville; three grandchildren, Logan Brown, Carolina King and Jennifer Bounds. Graveside services will be May 15 at Marysville Cemetery. www.perrysfuneralchapels.com. ––––
•–––––FORDYCE — Mattie Lou Mann Cone of Fordyce died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the age of 92. She was born December 28, 1921 in Pine Grove, Ark., to the late Walter Raney Mann and Ella Barnes Mann.
Mattie first moved to the Dallas County seat of Fordyce in 1941 and began working in the Clerk of Court’s office as clerk and secretary then at the Ration Board through 1943. Residing for a time in Thornton, she continued working in office management or bookkeeping for various local companies before joining Phelps Dodge Communications Company where she retired in 1983. She was a longtime member and devoted president for many years leading the local chapter of the national Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Among many hobbies was traveling with family and friends, watching and recording statistics for basketball as well as football. She loved tending her flowerbeds and playing games like Rumykube, Rook, or dominos. In her youth Mattie played piano at revivals as her brothers sang and later for family gatherings.
Mattie is survived by her nieces, Patsy Johnson of Sherwood, Ark., and Barbara Bridges of Jena, La.; grand-nieces and nephews, Elsie Meaux and Vicky Branton of Lafayette, La.; Jill Drake of Star City and Gary Langley of Harmony Grove; Larry Johnson of Maumelle and Bobby Johnson of Sherwood, Steven Johnson of Dallas, Texas, and Nita Deville of Benton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bill Cone; siblings Earl, Fred, and Vyrah Mann and Ada Kirkland; and nieces Nancy Hodnett and Earlene Branton.
The family would like to express deep gratitude to Hilda and John Smith for their years of tireless friendship and support. Special thanks to Eleanor and Bobbie Watkins as well as the sisterhood of Beta Sigma Phi, the congregations of First Baptist Church of Fordyce and the staff at St. John’s Place.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce and Friday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Reverends Rusty Ross and Larry Johnson will conduct the services. Memorial gifts can be made to the Dallas County Museum in Fordyce where several family heirlooms have already been enshrined.
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•–––––GREENBRIER — Helen Ballard, 88, of Greenbrier entered her heavenly home on May 14, 2014. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Dr. Martin Jameson officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. Arrangements by Bishop-Crites Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400. www. bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––HAMPTON — Frank Eddie Wisinger, 60, of Hampton died Tuesday May 13, 2014 at his home. Born February 26, 1954 at Camden, he was a son of the late William Franklin Wisinger and Billie Wiggins Ritchie.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Diane Lea. He is survived by his wife, Patty Wisinger of Hampton; two daughters, Amanda Jones of Hampton and Tiffany Wisinger of California; a brother, Leslie Wisinger of New Orleans, La.; a sister, Cindy McCarty (John) of Mount Vernon, Ark.; two grandchildren, Dakota Jones of Tyler, Texas and Sarah Wisinger of California, and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Woodberry Baptist Church with Bro. Billy Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Pickett Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, Ark. 71730. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Hampton. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
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•–––––HASKELL — Gerald W. Mitchell, age 85, of Haskell passed away Tuesday May 13, 2014. He was born April 20, 1929 in Grubbs, Ark. Gerald was a retired Furniture Builder and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ethel Campbell Mitchell, one brother and two sisters. Survivors, wife of 60 years, Bertie Mitchell; son, Robert Mitchell; brothers, Bobby, Kenneth and Tillman Mitchell; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 12 noon Friday at Pine Crest Cemetery by Ashby Funeral Home. Minister will be Bro. Kim Hammer. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––HEBER SPRINGS — Eva Ann Prichard, 89, died May 9, 2014. Born July 13, 1924 in Hobbs, New Mexico, to the late Martin and Edna Teague Hamilton. Survived by son, Byrdy Ray; daughters, Donna White, Rebecca Patchin, Carol Ann Anderson; sisters, Lula Hamilton, Lonnie Hamilton; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday, May 14, 2014, Olmstead Chapel, 11 a.m. www.olmstead.cc.
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•–––––LONOKE — Robert Wade Bechel, 58, passed away on May 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Kay Bechel. He is survived by three sisters, Debbie (Banks) Breashears, Beverly Overturf, and Cindy Burns; nieces and nephews, Gina Clark, Michele (Casey) Findley, Douglas (Holly) Breashears, Tyler Breashears, Sterling Burns, Emily Burns, Caroline Burns, Blake (Emily) Overturf, Madison Overturf; great niece and nephew Drake and Brilynn Findley, and beloved friend Linda Turner. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.
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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Emilie Schmidt, 92, died Tuesday. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Mountain Home. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Interment at Baxter Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––NORMAN — Betty Fayerene Horne, 88, of Norman, died Monday, May 12, 2014, at Arkansas Hospice in Hot Springs. She was born June 5, 1925, near Norman, to Cleveland Lafayette and Emma Clay McGough Horne.
She was predeceased by brothers, Sam and Harvey Horne; and sisters, Esther Horne Black and Ruth Horne. Betty is survived by her sister-in-law, Irene Mason Horne of Littleton, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Barr-Memorial Presbyterian Church, Norman with Commissioned Ruling Elder Hartley Jones and Commissioned Ruling Elder Carolyn Beane officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Esther Horne Black Permanent Education Fund, BMPC, P.O. Box 7, Norman, Arkansas, 71960. Guest registry is at www. davis-smith.com.
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•–––––OZARK — Diana Wilson of Ozark died Monday, May 5th in Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Robert, son, Jason, two brothers, Michael and Aaron and two grandchildren. Visitation is 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18th, at Shaffer Funeral Home, in Ozark. Burial will be at a later date.
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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Ida Turnage, 96, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas was born April 9, 1918 to S.Y. and Jessie (Coe) Turnage, and she died Tuesday, May 13, 2014.
She is survived by her sister, Mable Grace Ramsey; nephew Sam Turnage; great-nieces and nephews Tami Quilici, Ginger Roberson, Mikey King, Amy Baker, Mandi Turnage, Josh Turnage, April Turnage, Holly Franks and Isabel West; and many other relatives, friends and loved ones. Ida was preceded in death by her parents; brother Edwin Turnage; niece, Margaret Ann Candy; and nephew, Bob Turnage.
Family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Lakeside United Methodist Church in Pine Bluff, with funeral service to follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Beebe Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lakeside United Methodist Church, 1500 S. Olive St., Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.
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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Mary Helen Keener, 92, of Russellville, died Tuesday. Graveside service and burial is 10 a.m., Friday at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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•–––––SHERIDAN — Katy Sue Tull, 74, of Sheridan, Ark. went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2014. She was born on June 19, 1939 to Ollie and Katherine Brown in Little Rock, Ark. Katy was an IBM Operator for Arkla Gas for 15 years, then moved to Detroit, Michigan where she married her late husband, Chuck Tull, and was a housewife, mother and grandmother. In 2008, she moved back to Arkansas and resided in Sheridan with her daughters and other loved ones.
Katy is preceded in death by her parents, Ollie Burton and Katherine Brown; late husband Chuck Tull; son, Ronnie Trusley; granddaughter, Rebecca Trusley, brother, Ollie Burton (Butch) Brown Jr., and sister, Betty Jean Chism. Katy is survived by two daughters, Vicki Lynn Matthews of Sheridan and Dorothy Elizabeth Matthews of Mabelvale; eight grandchildren: Rhonda Kay, Jimmy, Josh, Melissa, Ricky, Joseph, William, and Jackie; 11 great-grandchildren: Baylee, Jalisa, Anthony, Terrell, Takayla, Dewayne, C.J., Nia, Desire’, William, Tahanna; daughter-in-law Brenda; four sisters: Cynthia (James) Harris, Ollie Smith, Sherry Bisbee, Mari Bea (Rick) Sorrows; and a host of family and friends who will miss her and loved her dearly.
To know Katy was to love her. She helped many children and families while in Detroit and always had her door and heart open to everyone. Katy loved her children, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than life itself. She enjoyed many years of Bingo, fishing, going to the casinos with her family, and just being able to reach out and offer what she had to anyone in need.
A celebration of Katy’s life will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Salem Cemetery in East End where her family is and there will be a dinner on the ground potluck after the service. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.
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•–––––STAR CITY — Lenora Turntine Tensley, 74 of Star City, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr. officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial at Person Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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•–––––STUTTGART — Mrs. Mabel Montine Moseley, 97, of Stuttgart, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 in Wynne, Arkansas at Southern Independent Living. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Moseley in 1999; parents, Charles and Ora Lee Brock Bowman;
She was born in Moro, Arkansas on May 6, 1917, the 2nd of eight girls. She married Ned Moseley, June 24, 1936 and were married 63 years. Mabel received her BA from Arkansas A&M at Monticello and her BSLS from George Peabody College in association with Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. She was a teacher and librarian for over 40 years, mostly spent in Stuttgart, McGehee and Clarendon as well as Hamburg, Warren and Corning. She was an original member of the “Committee of One Hundred” serving to preserve Arkansas’ Ozark heritage and promote the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Arkansas. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society. After retirement, she was active in her community, including volunteer work at the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie and continued promoting higher education. She provided scholarships for deserving Stuttgart High School students for several years. Mabel and Ned both were dedicated to the education of generations.
Survivors are her son, Charles Moseley of Wynne; sister, Doris Keasler of Marianna; grandchildren, Chris and Karen Moseley and daughter, Bess of Allen, Texas; Heather Jones and sons, Joshua and Austin of Conway, Arkansas; Win Moseley of Blytheville, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Grand Avenue United Methodist Church and Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Funeral services will be at Grand Avenue Methodist Church in Stuttgart at 10:30 a.m. with burial in Moseley Cemetery at 2:30 in Warren, Arkansas.
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•–––––WYNNE — Mrs. Margaret Ann Neeb, 71, of Wynne, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at her home in Wynne. Margaret was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 2, 1942 to John Elliot and Myrtle Hattier Elliot. She was a home maker and a Registered Nurse. She is survived by her husband, Michael Alvin Neeb of the home; and brother, Thomas Ronald Sheehan of Houston, Texas. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors’ choice or the Wynne Friends of Animals. Kernodle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.kernodlefh.com.